John Kristopher Mathis Poet Free verse

Pig Pen

Standing naked in front of the mirror
Trying so hard to find the zipper on this costume
This fat suit!
This skin I'm forced to live in
So I can, finally, step out and set down
The burdens of the sins that my skin has committed 
I look at my reflection in the eyes
"I really don't hate you - I just need space"
I need space from the very "thing" that I myself created
The fat little greed monster that eats attention like a snack cake
The same pathetic whore that confuses lustful affection for a tender, loving, heartfelt embrace
The very same ugly troll standing naked in front of the mirror

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Anne-Lise Andresen August 14, 2019 at 3:54 AM - Writing poems can make weeds become the most beautiful rose, John :) - Set goals that are realistic ... small steps gradually become big ... :) - You have brought light to a topic that many struggle with, very well written :) - Welcome to P-Soup :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) John Kristopher Mathis August 14, 2019 at 2:35 PM Thank you very much for your comment! You're right, just a little bit at a time will do the trick :) Thanks for the welcome :)

Line Gauthier August 14, 2019 at 12:04 AM Wow - what an impactful poem. You know how to pack a punch, John. Well penned. John Kristopher Mathis August 14, 2019 at 2:18 AM Thank you very much, Line! I appreciate your comments.

Gershon Wolf August 13, 2019 at 9:09 PM Whoa! I can feel the pain in front of that mirror (which doesn't lie),... and it even resonates, as I have my own 'pig pen' to deal with. Here's to a slimmed-down pen! Best wishes and welcome to Poetry Soup! ~ Gershon John Kristopher Mathis August 14, 2019 at 2:17 AM Thanks for the welcome! And here’s to you. Cheers! Best wishes to you as well!

Sandra Adams August 12, 2019 at 8:22 PM wow...another powerful poem...we are our own worst critics...i take this as looking down on ones self...i have a few like this, never like the mirrors image before me....good write! :) John Kristopher Mathis August 12, 2019 at 11:37 PM Yep!! We often have the most marsh view of ourselves! Thank you for your comments!